Laptops are integral to our work and lives. Most people use them daily for emails, presentations, internet browsing and streaming their favorite show, which makes upkeep and longevity crucial. No one wants to engage in habits that could affect how well their laptop works or potentially put their machine at risk of security breaches.
One common behavior is closing the laptop’s lid when you’re done using it instead of formally shutting it down. Why wait for your computer to power off when you can simply shut your screen?
It turns out you might want to reconsider that. What’s best for your personal device depends on a few factors, but there are key things to keep in mind, no matter what type of laptop you use. Here’s what to know about always relying on closing your laptop lid.
When you close the laptop lid, it can go into a few different modes, and some are more helpful than others.
Exactly what happens when you close your laptop lid versus shut the computer down depends on your laptop manufacturer and operating system, said Patrick McKee, an associate teaching professor in the department of computer science at Rowan University in New Jersey.
